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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.91, 6,557.73 and 2,762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.91, 6,557.73 and 2,762.64 is: 3,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.91 : 6,557.73 = 2,762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.91/6,557.73 = 2,762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.91x = 6,557.73 × 2,762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.91x = 18,116,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116,647.21/4,751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.50

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